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1990.10.0146

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification Spindle   (1990.10.0146)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Materials T&E
    2. :
  2. Textileworking T&E
    3. :
  3. Textile Manufacturing Equipment
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date 19th – 20th century CE
Culture Baule
Location On Exhibitin the Africa exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 27.6 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 4.8 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 3.0 cm
Weight 56 g
Measuring Remarks None
Materials Plant--Wood, Textile, Pigment
Manufacturing Processes Carved, Wrapping, Painting
Munsell Color Information White (5 Y 9/1) -ns

Research Remarks

Published Description N/A
Description N/A
Comparanda

SEE also 90.10.197-198,55,146 (3) Two wood spindles. 90.10.146-147.

Bibliography N/A

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Gift of Drs. Albert V. and Marguerite Carozzi
Reproduction no
Reproduction Information N/A

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